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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,238.13 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,238.13 and 504.20 is: 695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,238.13 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,238.13 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,238.13 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 624,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,258.96/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.75

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